Arrest made in stabbing death of Chinese visa agent

 

Thai caption: Visa extension aged stabbed to death

 

Bangkok police investing the stabbing death of a 54 year old Chinese visa agent have made an arrest. 

 

In custody but still being treated for injuries to both his arms is a Chinese man. He has not been named but is believed to be a former friend of the deceased. 

 

Fang, 54, was found with ten stab wounds in an apartment used as a visa extension and passport affairs office. The dead man dealt with Chinese and people of other nationalities, reported Sanook. 

 

He had been in business in Thailand for 30 years. He had been renting the apartment to do business at a rate of 8,500 baht a month for the last 2 to 3 years. 

 

Thai caption: Arrested: Cruel Chinese man with knife

 

A customer who arrived for an appointment at the weekend saw blood and called the authorities. 

 

A man had been seen going to the apartment in Soi Pracharat Bamphen 5 (sub-intersection 6)  at 5 pm and left in a hurry at 8pm. 

 

He was traced to Rama 9 hospital where he is now under the supervision of medical staff and in custody under 24 hour police guard. 

 

Sutthisan police indicated that there had been a struggle and fight at the apartment but did not release and further details. More is expected to come out when the suspect is interviewed. 

 

The wife of the deceased - Jern Si Lian, 53 - told Sanook that the assailant and her husband were former friends. 

 

Sources: Sanook | Sanook

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-11-25

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Some friend

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Some friend

Friends & business sometimes don't mix too well.